daydreams & dream days – exploring Scotland and beyond

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Stage 1 of Scotland’s most famous long-distance hiking route. Milngavie to Drymen. The feeling of Getting Started (& getting finished!). Walking into Milngavie to start the walk, take the photo opportunity at the obelisk with the West Highland Way thistle logo carved into it – this marks the offical start of the walk. Pass under the big steel gateway and after so much anticipation, the … Continue reading 5 hiking highlights – Scotland’s West Highland Way: Stage 1

The Barra’s market in Glasgow’s East End is close to Glasgow Green and the Gallowgate area of the City Centre and the Barrowland’s Ballroom. It’s an instution in Glasgow. Originally traders would bring their wares in wheelbarrows – hence the name. The Barras is split into individual covered markets, each owned independently, and outdoor stalls. The large amount of space and sprawling nature of the stalls means … Continue reading PHOTOLIST: 10 Colourful reasons to visit the Barras Market in Glasgow